Potato Sales, At Retail, See An Increase In Volume
June 18, 2020
Fresh, frozen, dehydrated, and canned potatoes saw double-digit increases in both dollar and volume sales. Dehydrated potatoes had […]
Outlook brighter for Maine’s Potato Industry
June 18, 2020
By David Marino Jr., The Star-Herald • June 8, 2020 Reprinted by permission Rather than going […]
NPC Cautions USDA Against Potential Potato Import Surges
May 21, 2020
The letter states, “As we push toward reopening the economy, it is extremely likely that these surges will […]
Potato Industry Welcomes Huge $50 Million USDA Purchase for Potatoes
May 21, 2020
“This is very welcome news from Secretary Perdue, Undersecretary Ibach, and the entire team at USDA. Given the […]
Congratulations, Pam Townsend!
May 21, 2020
American Agri-Women officials said the group presents the LEAVEN Award to those persons who, to an outstanding degree, […]
USDA Announces Details of Direct Assistance to Farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Farmers and Ranchers to Receive Direct Support for Losses Related to COVID-19
May 21, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 19, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus […]
Recognizing 75 Years of Service and Support
May 21, 2020
In 1947, the MSPB purchased an isolated farm in Masardis, Maine, now known as the Porter Seed Farm, […]
NPC Welcomes Ag Benefits in COVID-19 Relief Bill
March 27, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Friday afternoon, President Trump signed S. 3548, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, […]
“Dirty Dozen” Promotes Fear, Discourages Consumption
March 27, 2020
“Why continue to perpetuate misinformation and create another barrier to consumption, when you’ve been shown the negative impact […]
Ag and Food Workers Included in “Critical Infrastructure” Guidance
March 27, 2020
As part of the nation’s efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, on March 16, President Trump issued […]